pa·tience noun \?p?-sh?n(t)s\ “Patience is the state of endurance under difficult circumstances, which can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation without acting on annoyance/anger in a negative way; or exhibiting forbearance when under strain, especially when faced with longer-term difficulties. Patience is the level of endurance one’s character can take before negativity. It is also used to refer to the character trait of being steadfast. Antonyms include hastiness and impetuousness.” I have always been told over and over that I have incredible patience and resilience. I never really knew why I had this other then little problems don’t seem to bother me, waiting only irritates me if it’s because someone else is being lazy or problematic, and risks hardly ever harbor fear. I chalked it up to growing up in California where we learn to do our best and let the chips fall as they may. But as I have met more people from all over the world it has become more evident as to why some people have patience and some don’t. One of my favorite quotes is “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I […]